Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel has had enough with Ray Small. He’s tried to reach the talented but mercurial wide receiver through encouragement, exploring different roles like kick returner, punishment, and even relegation to the scout team. However, he’s done soft-pedaling the message. Tressel’s pulling the trump card no one thought he’d throw:

Jim Tressel has taken Ray Small’s jersey number away. No longer can Small pretend to be Big Man on Campus with his #4 jersey in rarefied air. Instead, he’s stuck down with all the other wide receiver scrubs wearing #82. You’re no one special now, kid. You’re just a guy. Take that!
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